CAM Aircraft Maintenance and Facilities 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under which FAR Part are most business aviation flight departments' maintenance programs for turbine-powered aircraft operated under Part 91 typically structured?
- FAR Part 91 Subpart F inspection program provisions (Correct answer)
- FAR Part 121 continuous airworthiness requirements
- FAR Part 147 maintenance training standards
- FAR Part 139 airport certification rules
Correct answer: FAR Part 91 Subpart F inspection program provisions
Part 91 Subpart F (91.409) allows large and turbine-powered multiengine aircraft to use manufacturer-recommended or approved inspection programs.
Question 2: An aviation manager discovers a mechanic deferred a discrepancy without referencing the Minimum Equipment List. What is the primary risk?
- The aircraft may be operated in an unairworthy condition (Correct answer)
- The mechanic loses inspection authorization automatically
- The hangar insurance policy becomes void
- The FAA must be notified within 24 hours
Correct answer: The aircraft may be operated in an unairworthy condition
Deferring items outside the approved MEL process can render the aircraft unairworthy and expose the operator to regulatory violation.
Question 3: Which document must accompany a major repair or major alteration performed on a U.S.-registered aircraft?
- FAA Form 337 (Correct answer)
- FAA Form 8130-6
- FAA Form 8710-1
- FAA Form 7460-1
Correct answer: FAA Form 337
FAA Form 337 records major repairs and alterations and becomes part of the aircraft's permanent records.
Question 4: When budgeting hangar facility costs, which of the following is typically classified as a fixed cost?
- Hangar lease payments (Correct answer)
- Deicing fluid consumption
- Contract labor for unscheduled repairs
- Parts consumed during inspections
Correct answer: Hangar lease payments
Lease payments remain constant regardless of flight activity, making them a fixed cost.
Question 5: A flight department outsources heavy maintenance to an FAA-certificated repair station. Under which FAR Part is that repair station certificated?
- Part 145 (Correct answer)
- Part 135
- Part 65
- Part 43
Correct answer: Part 145
FAR Part 145 governs the certification and operation of repair stations.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a maintenance reliability program in a corporate flight department?
- To track failure trends and adjust maintenance intervals proactively (Correct answer)
- To eliminate the need for scheduled inspections
- To reduce mechanic training requirements
- To satisfy OSHA hangar safety rules
Correct answer: To track failure trends and adjust maintenance intervals proactively
Reliability programs analyze component failure data so maintenance can be optimized before failures occur.
Question 7: Which fire suppression consideration is most critical when designing a hangar that will store fueled turbine aircraft?
- Compliance with NFPA 409 hangar classification requirements (Correct answer)
- Installing residential-grade smoke detectors
- Locating extinguishers only at the main entrance
- Using water-only sprinklers over fuel storage
Correct answer: Compliance with NFPA 409 hangar classification requirements
NFPA 409 sets hangar fire protection standards, including foam suppression requirements based on hangar group classification.
CAM Aircraft Maintenance and Facilities 2
Under which FAR Part are most business aviation flight departments' maintenance programs for turbine-powered aircraft operated under Part 91 typically structured?